The Life and Death of Leaves

Grandpa, why do leaves fall from the trees in autumn?

Dear one, fallen leaves give their lives in autumn to provide new life to the earth in spring.

Grandpa, why do we have winter?

Dear one, winter gives water from snow to the trees, and life to new leaves in spring.

Grandpa, why are leaves so bright and green in summer?

Dear one, green leaves are young and strong and full of energy, like you.

Grandpa, why must summer end?

Dear one, so the leaves can die.

Oh, I get it! So the leaves can give new life to the earth in spring.

Yes, dear one, new life is born of ancient death.

When we die, we are not dead. Our Lord changes our world instead.